Serve as a trusted legal partner in the mitigation of operational risk within a top global financial firm.

As a Vice president and Control Manager, you will be responsible for leading and building out an enhanced control framework which supports a continuous and integrated approach to risk assessment. Additionally, you will ensure the team assists in top-down risk analysis, real time control issue detection, escalation, root cause analysis and remediation. A sound understanding of assessing IT applications, intelligent solutions risk and control assessment, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) controls testing is expected.

The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm's clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you .

Job responsibilities

• Create a proactive risk and control culture that leverages proven evaluation strategies and sound change management protocols

• Review and analyze program related data (e.g., KRI/KPI) to support business-related programs and strategies

• Provide leadership support for the end-to-end execution of the firm-wide Compliance, Operational, Risk Evaluation Program (CORE), including control breaks and resolutions, to reduce financial loss, regulatory exposure, and reputational risk

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the legal department management by providing assistance and guidance in adhering to the CORE program and implementing controls to effectively mitigate operational risk as the legal function carries out its mission and objectives.

• Engage with control colleagues across the firm, business, operations management, legal, compliance, risk, audit, regulators and technology control functions

• Partner with the process owners to be compliant with the Firm-wide programs i.e. mapping of legal obligations, intelligent solutions, compliance groups, legal entity tagging to processes identified with operational risk housed in the system of record

• Perform pre-Audit (3rd line of defense) and Compliance (2nd line of defense) readiness reviews with Process Owners to ensure satisfactory outcome

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

• At least 7 years of financial service experience in controls, audit, quality assurance, risk management, or compliance preferred

• Proficient knowledge of control and risk management concepts with the ability to design, create, and evaluate a Risk & Control Self-Assessment in conjunction with business partners.

• Possess sense of urgency, intellectual curiosity, flexibility in shifting and competing priorities and deliverables, problem solving skills

• Strong understanding of internal control principles, COSO framework , Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) requirements

• Attention to detail and strong time management, project management and collaboration skills to drive initiatives forward

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact confidently with Senior Executives and External Stakeholders and train others

All candidates for roles in the Legal department must successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment

JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans